House vote: H.Res. 21 // January 12, 2021
H.Res. 21
Sponsor: Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
This resolution calls upon Vice President Michael R. Pence (1) to immediately use his powers under section 4 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments to declare that the President is unable to successfully discharge the duties and powers of his office, and (2) to transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House notice that he will be immediately assuming the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 223 | 50.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 205 | 47.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.7% |